Ch.13 Impact Of Oral Public Health

Question 1

Why would a parent not put anything that has been in his or her own mouth into the mouth of the baby?

Answer 1

Transfers of caries, bacteria

Question 2

______________ is the currant recommended concentration of fluoride in drinking water recommended by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Answer 2

.7mg

Question 3

________ can form in about 24 hours after cleaning.

Answer 3

Plaque

Question 4

____________ is an interdental aid that is made from soft nylon filaments formed into a narrow cone shape

Answer 4

End- turf brushes

Question 5

A mint, chewing gum, and antibacterial mouth rinses can all deliver what ingredient into the patient?

Answer 5

Xylitol

Question 6

True or False : a toothbrush should be replaced after an illness

Answer 6

True

Question 7

Name 3 types of cleaning agents used to clean dentures :

Answer 7

Cleaning tablets
Soaking solutions
Paste / Gel

Question 8

____________ toothpaste shows a major effect on reducing the formation of new supragingival calculus

Answer 8

Tarter control

Question 9

_________________ is a goal of dentistry to help people of all ages obtain optimal oral health throughout their lives

Answer 9

Preventive dentistry

Question 10

Fluoride-enriched crystals of enamel are _________ soluble than the orginal structure of enamel

Answer 10

Less acid

Question 11

__________ is a sugar substitute that helps prevent caries

Answer 11

Xylitol

Question 12

Name 3 things to consider when teaching a patient how to brush mist effectively :

Answer 12

Dexterity
Patients age
Personal preferences

Question 14

An untreated tooth an/or periodontal disease can effect the total prenatal care by increasing the risk of _______.

Answer 14

Preterm birth, low birth weight.

Question 15

A baby should only be put to bed with a bottle or sippy cup if it only has ______ in it.

Answer 15

Water

Question 16

If a patient has acute oral inflammation when brushing, what should they do?

Answer 16

Brush all areas that are not affected

Question 17

When placing topical fluoride the mouth must be free of _______ .

Answer 17

Calculus

Question 18

What type of professional fluoride should not be used on patients with ceramic or composite restorations

Answer 18

Acidulated phosphate fluoride (APF) foam applied in a tray

Question 19

What does a fluoride needs assessment help determine?

Answer 19

Risk factors

Question 20

_____________ is used to determine food that causes dental caries

Answer 20

Cariogenic

Question 21

A preventive care dental program is a partnership between the _______ and the __________

Answer 21

Patient ; the dental healthcare team

Question 22

____________ can be caused by vigorously scrubbing the teeth with a toothbrush.

Answer 22

Abrasion

Question 23

The _____ step in patient education is to listen carefully and make the patient an active and responsible partner rather than a passive object.

Answer 23

First

Question 24

True or False: There has been a significant increase in the number of edentulous people in the population that is 65 years of age or more.

Answer 24

False

Question 25

When reviewing toothbrushing with patient who have healthily gum tissue and few plaque deposits, you should not recommend a __________ brushing technique

Answer 25

Totally new

Question 26

Teeth do not have to be ____ when applying fluoride varnish

Answer 26

Dry

Question 27

The first step as a partner in preventive dentistry with you patients is to help them understand :

Answer 27

What causes dental disease and how to prevent it.

Question 28

What type of fluoride is found in fluoridated mouth rinses?

Answer 28

Topical fluoride

Question 29

___________ is the primary source of topical fluoride

Answer 29

Fluoridated toothpaste

Question 30

What type of toothbrush is recommended?

Answer 30

Soft- bristled nylon

Question 31

What is an advantage of Xylitol

Answer 31

Can reduce oral bacteria

Question 32

Patients with physical disabilities might find the use of an automatic toothbrush helpful because of the _____________.

Answer 32

Large handle

Question 33

To make patient education effective it should be ___________ and __________.

Answer 33

Retained ; repeated

Question 34

__________ is the most effective means to prevent dental caries

Answer 34

Fluoride

Question 35

The major effects of water fluoridation have been proven to be __________ fluoride

Answer 35

Topical

Question 36

What is food diary?

Answer 36

Contains information about everything eaten each day for 1 week.

Question 37

You should use dental floss ______ brushing your teeth.

Answer 37

Before

Question 38

An oral irrigation device can disrupt bacteria in __________ areas.

Answer 38

Interproximal

Question 39

When should oral hygiene begin with children?

Answer 39

Before the baby has teeth.

Question 40

Consumption of cherries and bananas are the _______ during the evaluation of food.

Answer 40

Less concern

Question 41

_______________ is the interdental aid use to pass floss under the Pontic of the fixed bridge.

Answer 41

Bridge threader.

Question 42

True or False : when a patient is whitening their teeth, you should inform them that the degree of whitening varies.

Answer 42

True